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Thu Apr 13 2017Councils fighting mergers could face multiple polls Voters at 15 NSW councils in the middle of legal fights against mergers will nonetheless go to the polls this year, in elections that will cost millions and which critics say could have to be repeated within a year.
United Airlines isn't alone in overbooking. It's legal in Australia and 'fairly common' You've paid for your seat, turned up on time and next minute you're being asked to leave the plane. That's what happened to a passenger on United Airlines because the plane was overbooked — but he was literally dragged off the flight when he refused to move! Overbooking happens in Australia too, in fact an expert says it's fairly common. And while airlines here differ on what happens next, you might be able to turn the situation to your advantage.
Legal Aid Funding Crisis Calls by academic lawyers, lawyer organisations and legal assistance organisations for increased funding in the May budget for legal aid and a reversal of proposed community legal centre funding cuts should be heeded by the federal government,